KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026: 1087 Vacancies in Karnataka Residential Schools
By UMESH MAHATO
Published on July 11, 2026
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Karnataka’s residential school network — run by the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) and covering the Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Smt. Indira Gandhi, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar school groups — is set to add 1,087 new teachers to its staff. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is running the hiring on the Society’s behalf, and has split the drive into two separate notifications: 767 posts for the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and 320 posts reserved for the Kalyana Karnataka region. Applicants need a relevant subject degree plus a B.Ed (or the equivalent teaching qualification for their subject) to be considered. Getting selected involves clearing a written exam, passing a Kannada proficiency test, and then having your documents verified. Because the two regions run on separate advertisement numbers and don’t offer quite the same set of posts, it’s worth reading the notification for your specific region rather than assuming both are identical.
1. Recruitment Overview
Particulars
Details
Recruiting Authority
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, on behalf of the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS)
Post Name
Teachers (Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, Physical Education, and Art)
Total Vacancies
1,087 (767 RPC + 320 Kalyana Karnataka)
RPC Notification No.
ED/KEA/02/NEV/2026(RPC), dated 10-07-2026
Kalyana Karnataka Notification No.
ED/KEA/05/NEV/2026(KK), dated 10-07-2026
Nature of Post
Direct Recruitment, Society cadre, Regular basis (2-year probation)
Mode of Application
Online only
Mode of Selection
Competitive Written Examination (Offline-OMR) + Kannada Language Test + Document Verification
Both regions share the same application window. The competitive written exam date had not been fixed at the time of notification release — candidates should check the official website regularly.
Note the difference in post categories between the two regions: the RPC notification includes a Computer Science Teacher post (57 vacancies) which is absent from the Kalyana Karnataka notification; the Kalyana Karnataka notification instead includes Degree-Holder and Diploma-Holder Art Teacher posts (34 vacancies combined) which are absent from the RPC notification. Detailed category-wise (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B/General) reservation break-up for each post is published as an annexure in the respective PDFs.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (post-wise, same requirements for both regions)
Each teaching post has its own qualification path, and in most cases there’s more than one acceptable route depending on how a candidate’s degree was structured:
Post
Qualification
Kannada Language Teacher
A degree with Kannada as an elective/optional subject plus a B.Ed; or the 4-year “Kannada Pandith” course run by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board combined with a B.Ed in Kannada; or a Postgraduate degree in Kannada for those who didn’t take it as an elective at undergraduate level
English Language Teacher
A degree with English as an elective (Arts stream) plus a B.Ed; or a Postgraduate Diploma in English from a Regional Institute of English in South India; or a B.Ed where English was taken as the teaching-method subject
Hindi Language Teacher
A degree with Hindi as an elective plus a B.Ed; or a B.Ed with Hindi as the teaching-method subject; recognised Hindi Pandith/Praveen-equivalent courses are also accepted under conditions laid out in the notification
Mathematics Teacher
A B.Sc with Mathematics and Physics as combination subjects, plus a B.Ed with Science as the teaching method
Science Teacher
A B.Sc with Chemistry compulsory alongside Botany, Zoology, or a general Science combination, plus a B.Ed with Science as the teaching method
Social Science Teacher
A B.A. covering any two of History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, and Geography, plus a B.Ed with Arts as the teaching method
Computer Science Teacher (RPC only)
A degree in Computer Science / Information Science, a BCA, or a B.Sc with Computer Science — paired with a B.Ed
Physical Education Teacher
A Bachelor’s degree plus a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed)
Degree-Holder Art Teacher (Kalyana Karnataka only)
A degree in Fine Arts (B.F.A.) or Visual Arts (B.V.A.), or an equivalent recognised qualification
Diploma-Holder Art Teacher (Kalyana Karnataka only)
A Diploma in Drawing and Painting (Art Master / Chitrakala Shikshana) from a recognised technical board, together with a Diploma in Fine, Commercial, or Applied Arts from a recognised institution
Most posts also carry a Kannada-proficiency requirement of their own — satisfied either through the degree itself, a diploma, or a Kannada certificate from the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board or Kannada Sahitya Parishat — separate from the Kannada Language Test candidates take during selection (Section 5).
Age Limit
Category
Maximum Age
Minimum Age (all candidates)
18 years
General/Unreserved
45 years
Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B
48 years
SC / ST / Category-1
50 years
The above limits already include a one-time 5-year age relaxation granted under Government Order No. CiAsu 262 SEne 2025, dated 29-01-2026. Age is reckoned as on the last date fixed for submission of applications. Additional relaxation applies to Ex-Servicemen, government/public sector employees, National Cadet Corps whole-time instructors, gram panchayat surveyors, widows, and other special categories as detailed in the notification.
Other Eligibility
Candidates applying for Kalyana Karnataka region posts must satisfy the local-candidate eligibility conditions applicable under relevant Karnataka Public Employment (Kalyana Karnataka Region) rules.
A candidate can apply for only one region — RPC or Kalyana Karnataka — per this recruitment cycle, though multiple posts within the same region’s notification can be applied for using a single online application (with an additional fee per extra post — see Section 7).
5. Selection Process
Getting hired involves four stages, run in sequence:
Stage
Details
Stage 1
Competitive Written Examination — offline, OMR-based, split into Paper-I (General Paper) and Paper-II (Specific/Subject Paper)
Stage 2
Kannada Language Test — a qualifying hurdle rather than a scored one. Candidates who studied Kannada as a first or second language through SSLC, or who’ve already cleared an equivalent Kannada test from a competent authority, skip this step
Stage 3
Document Verification
Stage 4
A final merit list drawn up separately by region, post, and category
Written Examination Pattern
Paper
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
Paper-I
General Paper — spans current affairs, general science, geography, social science, the development of Indian society, the Indian Constitution and public administration, SSLC-level practical and intellectual reasoning, Karnataka’s social and cultural history, post-independence land reforms and social change in the state, strengths and weaknesses of Karnataka’s economy, rural development and Panchayat Raj institutions, science and technology’s role in the state’s growth, Karnataka’s environmental challenges, and general mental ability
100
100
2 hours
Paper-II
Specific Paper — a subject-specific syllabus published separately for each teaching post
100
100
2 hours
A few rules worth knowing before exam day: candidates need at least 35% overall to clear the competitive exam. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks (every question has four options), though the OMR sheet gives a five-minute window at the end to fix any accidentally double-marked answers before the penalty kicks in. The separate Kannada Language Test is out of 150 marks, and clearing it requires just 50 — those marks don’t feed into the final ranking at all, they’re purely pass/fail. Exam centres will be spread across Karnataka’s districts, announced closer to the date, and once allotted, cannot be changed for any reason.
6. Salary & Pay Structure
Post Category
Pay Scale
Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Science, and Physical Education Teachers
₹54,175 – ₹99,400 per month (2024 revised Karnataka State pay scale)
Degree-Holder and Diploma-Holder Art Teachers (Kalyana Karnataka only)
₹49,050 – ₹92,500 per month (2024 revised Karnataka State pay scale)
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowances as applicable under Society/Government service rules. The National Pension Scheme (NPS) applies as per Government Order No. FD(SPL)04 FPT 2005, dated 31-03-2006. The notification specifically states that neither the Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) scheme nor the Provident Fund (PF) scheme is applicable to Society employees.
7. Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General and Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B
₹750 (₹500 application fee + ₹250 processing fee)
SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender
₹500 (₹250 application fee + ₹250 processing fee)
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Special Cadre)
₹250 (processing fee only)
A single online application allows a candidate to apply for multiple posts within the same region; the first post applied for is charged at the standard fee above, and each additional post applied for in the same application attracts a further ₹100 processing fee. Fee must be paid online only, and once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances. The last date for fee payment is 14-08-2026 for both regions.
Find the notification link for your region — RPC or Kalyana Karnataka — under KREIS Teacher recruitment
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Go through the full notification first, especially the post-wise qualification clauses and subject syllabus, before starting your form
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Click “Apply Online” and register
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Enter your personal, educational, and category details carefully for the post(s) you’re targeting — once submitted, the form locks and nothing can be edited
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Upload a recent passport-size photo (JPEG, 50KB–200KB) and your signature (JPEG, 50KB–70KB)
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Have these ready to reference while filling the form: Aadhaar card, SSLC certificate (for date of birth), degree/B.Ed mark sheets and certificates, category certificate in the prescribed format, income certificate for 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, and rural or Kannada-medium certificates where relevant
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Pay the application fee — plus the extra per-post charge if applying for more than one post — online
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Double-check every field, then submit
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Save both the submitted application and the fee receipt for your records
Bring a valid original photo ID — PAN, driving licence, Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or a government employee ID — along with your printed admit card to the exam hall. Without these you won’t be let in, and exam centres cannot be swapped once assigned, for any reason.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
No.
Question
Answer
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How many total vacancies are announced for KEA KREIS Teacher Recruitment 2026?
1,087 vacancies across various teacher posts — 767 under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and 320 under Kalyana Karnataka.
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Which organisation is recruiting for these posts?
The Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS), with the recruitment process conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
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Which teacher posts are included in this recruitment?
Kannada, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Physical Education Teachers in both regions; Computer Science Teacher in RPC only; and Degree-Holder/Diploma-Holder Art Teachers in Kalyana Karnataka only.
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What is the last date to apply online and pay the fee?
Online applications close on 13-08-2026, and fee payment closes on 14-08-2026, for both RPC and Kalyana Karnataka regions.
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What is the age limit for this recruitment?
18 to 45 years for General category, 48 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 50 years for SC/ST/Category-1, with further relaxation for other special categories.
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What is the mode of selection?
A competitive written examination (Paper-I General Paper and Paper-II Specific Paper), followed by a Kannada Language Test and document verification.
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Is knowledge of Kannada mandatory?
Yes, candidates must clear the Kannada Language Test (150 marks, minimum 50 to qualify), unless exempted for having studied Kannada up to SSLC or having already passed a similar test.
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What is the application fee?
₹750 for General/2A/2B/3A/3B, ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender, and ₹250 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, plus ₹100 for each additional post applied for in the same application.
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What is the salary for these posts?
₹54,175 – ₹99,400 per month for most teacher posts, and ₹49,050 – ₹92,500 per month for Art Teacher posts, as per the 2024 revised Karnataka State pay scale, plus DA, HRA, and other allowances.
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Can a candidate apply for both RPC and Kalyana Karnataka regions?
No, a candidate can apply for only one region under this recruitment, though multiple posts within that region can be applied for in a single application.
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Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the competitive written examination.
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When is the written exam?
The exam date had not been announced at the time of notification release; candidates should check the official KEA website regularly for updates.
Disclaimer: This article has been prepared based on the official RPC and Kalyana Karnataka recruitment notifications dated 10-07-2026. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDFs for the complete category-wise reservation matrix, post-wise detailed qualification clauses, subject-wise Paper-II syllabus, and the full list of documents required, as these are the final authority on this recruitment.
Mahato is a dedicated Recruitment Content Writer focused on delivering timely, accurate, and verified updates on government job opportunities across India. His work emphasizes presenting official notifications, eligibility requirements, important dates, and application procedures in a clear, structured, and easy-to-understand format, enabling students and job seekers to take informed and confident decisions.
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